Driver Rescued from Hanging Semi in Louisville

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In a heart-pounding incident in Kentucky, a semi-truck driver found herself in a perilous situation when her Sysco truck crashed through a bridge guardrail, leaving the vehicle hanging dangerously over the Ohio River. The unidentified driver was navigating the Clark Memorial Bridge northbound around midday on Friday when her truck veered off its lane and breached the barrier.

Images from the scene depict a chilling sight with the majority of the truck suspended over the bridge, its cabin parallel to the river below. Firefighter Bryce Carden, in a daring act of bravery, rappelled down to the precariously hanging cab to rescue the driver, as reported by WLKY.

Fire Chief Brian O’Neill referred to the rescue operation as a “once-in-a-career” type of event, which took approximately 40 minutes to complete. He commended the driver for her courage during the ordeal.